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Member Action: Corbett Planning to Cut Teacher Pensions

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett intends to move forward with a plan that would cost future teacher retirees an average of $16,166 per year. It is also estimated that it would cost the state approximately $47.3 billion to adopt the plan—more than the entire current unfunded pension liabilities combined.

This proposal is a lose-lose. Taxpayers lose, teachers lose, and it will only make the very real economic problems our state faces even worse.

PPS Administration Update

Click here for the reported principal retirements at the end of this school year, as well as the principal moves, as approved at the Board meeting on 4-24-13.

Pension Battle Continues

The PFT wants to make sure that each and every member is aware of and knowledgeable about the very real attacks on our pensions and pension system from Governor Corbett. Enlist your friends and family members to contact their legislators to insist that they let Act 120 do its work since it is a responsible long term solution crafted by union and state leaders.

The state is not giving up in its attempts to steal our pensions – and we will not give up our fight against theft either. Write your legislators today.

Sharing a Vision for Great Public Schools in Pittsburgh

ALL CHILDREN in Pittsburgh have the right to a great public school. As students, parents, educators, citizens and voters from hard-working families we know the future of our community depends on fulfilling this promise. When we come together, we realize our potential and power to overcome barriers to providing the best public schools.

URGENT ACTION NEEDED!!!

On February 5th, the Governor will propose changes to PSERS and SERS that will drastically cut your pension.

Write your State Senator and State Representative today!

Click here for sample letters.

Click here to find your legislators.

AFT PA Warns Against Impending Pension Attack

Click here to read AFT PA President Ted Kirsch's statement.

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